What with the burning down of our favorite sushi restaurant in New Westminster it is now time for us to find a new place. My actual favorite Sushi is Sora Sushi […]
Alcohol / wine
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2024 Trivento Malbec
The 2024 Trivento Malbec is a classic Argentine red wine that showcases the best of the Malbec grape. Crafted in the renowned Mendoza region, this wine captures the essence of its […]
bakery / New Westminster / Vancouver
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Gastronomia Italia
I’m preparing myself to embark on a journey making what is widely considered to be one of the most difficult pastries in the world to make. I have been working tirelessly […]
New Westminster
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Gastronmia Italia
The Ariccia, with fresh focaccia bread, porchetta, arugula, caramelized onions, and balsamic vinegar is a delightful celebration of Italian flavors. The soft, airy focaccia provides a perfect base, while the succulent […]
Alcohol / wine
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Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon is a fantastic wine that doesn’t cost a fortune, making it a great pick for anyone who loves a good glass of red. With you first smell, […]
Italian / Sandwiches
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Gastrnomia Italia
Decided a sandwich for lunch was in order today. And there is no better place to get on in New West. Ok I haven’t tried the Bahn Me place on Carnarvon […]
New Westminster / Persian Food
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Wild Thyme
I’ve come close to ordering take out from Wild Thyme a few times over the last couple years but when perusing the menu I did not find myself all that excited […]
Alcohol / Gin
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Isle of Harris
Isle of Harris Gin is a delightful spirit that truly captures the essence of the Isle of Harris through its unique blend of botanicals. This gin is crafted with a careful […]
New Westminster / Thai Food
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Patsara Thai
Our last visit to Patsara wasn’t the best. The food did not live up to the high expectations we have come to expect here. So it was with a little trepidation […]
Chinese / New Westminster
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Noodles ToGo
We are being a bit tarded today and gambling a few bucks on the slots at the Starlight. But we need a snack. There’s the Match place but hat doesn’t interest […]
Fine Dining / Vancouver
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Hawksworth
It’s Dine Out Vancouver time. Today I plan to get out there and give one of the special menus a try. When I looked through the restaurant list it looked like […]
Cactus Club / Casual Fine Dining / Coquitlam
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Cactus Club
I have been avoiding Cactus Club for a little while now. I think I overdid it It’s a great vibe. But one can only eat the food at a particular establishment […]
Alcohol / wine
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Phantom Creek Syrah
Phantom Creek’s Kobau Vineyard Syrah is a fantastic wine. It’s expressive, well-made, and presents as a high end red. Right away, you get juicy blackberries, plums, and cherries, mixed with a […]
Coffee / Vancouver
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Rocanini Coffee Roasters
We are downtown celebrating Merilynn’s birthday and we are on our way to lose $100 at the casino but both of us need some caffeine first. I try to avoid Starbucks […]
Italian / Vancouver
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Frankie’s Italian Kitchen
We have heard from friends that Frankie’s Italian Kitchen is worth checking out. So to celebrate Merilynn’s birthday she decided it was time to check it out. Inside we found a […]
wine
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Hardy’s Stamp of Australia
2022 Shiraz Cabernet Hardy’s Stamp of Australia 2022 Shiraz Cabernet is a wine that doesn’t just miss the mark, it flies off in the complete opposite direction. It has flavors of […]
Donuts
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Yum Gourmet Doughnuts
We are out for a walk this morning and our destination is Yums. Unfortunately not the greatest selection for me this morning. We ended up picking up a Mango coconut and […]
Italian / New Westminster
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Piva
We just finished having sushi at Ki Sushi and as we are walking home I realized I need dessert. And as it happens we are walking by Piva, that will do […]
New Westminster / Sushi
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Ki Sushi
Dinner with one of the kids tonight. They get to pick and tonight it’s Ki Sushi. As usual my Toro Nigiri. Plus a Red Tuna. Much better than last time we […]
wine
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Backyard Vineyards
Neighbour Red 2022 Backyard Vineyards Neighbour Red.feels like a decent but unremarkable everyday BC red when expectations are kept in the “casual house wine” zone. It is presented as smooth and […]
Casual Fine Dining
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Cardero’s
Situated in a perfect spot on the Seawall in Coal Harbour you will find a really nice spot, Cardero’s. There’s a great bar, though it doesn’t have a view unless you […]
Indian
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Rana Catering
When it’s comes to Indian food in Surrey there’s Tasty Bistro. And then there’s everything else. But one cannot live on Tasty alone. No matter how good it is. So tonight […]
Gin / Vancouver Island
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Sheringham Seaside
There’s a lot of Gin on the market these days. It seems anyone can just throw up a still and make some booze. I’m not complaining, it’s my drink. But in […]
pizza
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Emilio Finatti
Ive tried to get pizza a few times over the last couple weeks but every time I do something keeps getting in the way. Well tonight I got my pie, finally. […]
Italian
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Old Spaghetti Factory
its Christmas Eve. I’ve worked 3 hours overtime the last two days. So ya, I’m not cooking. Tried ordering a pizza. Ludica is closed. Tried going for Italian. Piva is closed. […]
Fine Dining / Vancouver
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Joe Fortes
Joe Fortes is a long standing Vancouver landmark. Joe was a bit of a local legend back in the early days of the city. Originally from Trinidad, he volunteered as a […]
Donuts
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Yum Gourmet Donuts
Popped in for a couple this past Sunday morning. Lemon filled The doughnut itself was perhaps a bit too big. However the homemade lemon curd was incredible. Very few things beat […]
bakery / Vancouver
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Antise Vancouver
Anyone who knows me knows I’m a foodie. Good food is definitely my weakness. So when I found out that there is a local pastry chef who specializes in Pannettone getting […]
Alcohol / Gin
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Tommy Bahama Island Gin
Tommy Bahama Island Gin leans into that laid-back, vacation vibe, and it actually tastes the part. It’s a bright, modern gin that still keeps enough juniper backbone to feel classic, but […]
Casual Fine Dining / New Westminster
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The Boathouse
Well it’s date night and our original plan was to go for sushi. But I want something where I’m not going to be hungry an hour I have finished my meal. […]
Alcohol / BC VQA / wine
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Gray Monk Meritage
Gray Monk Meritage 2023 is a really enjoyable red from the Okanagan that’s easy to like and even easier to drink. The first thing you’ll notice is the rich, fruity smell—think […]
Coffee / Vancouver
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Aperture Coffee
This has to be right at the top of my favorite coffee shops in Vancouver. I know, it would be sacrilegious to even mention that other place (the coffee shop from […]
Italian / New Westminster
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Piva
We are celebrating two years of marriage with dinner at Piva Modern Italian this evening. The past two years have been the best of my life, I’m married to a truly […]
pizza / Richmond
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Steveston Pizza
i originally found out about this pizza maker from Merilynn’s work. They order it in sometimes for their staff birthday lunches. But unless you happen to go to Steveston or someone […]
Mexican / Prince George
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Chaco’s
Quick take out lunch in P.G. today after church. I’m a little unsure about Mexican in Prince George. But I’ll try anything once. Tyler had the Barbacoa bowl, which he reported […]
pizza / Prince George
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Red Tomato Pies
I’m in Prince George again this weekend visiting family and of course I’m going to be trying a local pizza joint. My son tells me he heard good things about Red […]
bakery / Prince George
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Bakkerij Lobelle
There isn’t much notable about the backwater that is Vanderhoof, BC. It is the geographical centre of BC. Whoop-dee-doo. There is 4346 people living here according to the 2021 census. But […]
Prince George / Sushi
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Mr Sushi
While I was in Prince George visiting my son and his family last week we had the opportunity to get out for dinner, just the two of us. I asked him […]
pizza / Vancouver
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Fire Pizza
Mediterranean Fire Pizza on Commercial Drive used to be just that, fire. There were many a 3am on a Saturday night, on the way home stops, for a late dinner in […]
bakery / Burnaby
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Chez Christophe
Over the last few decades grocery stores have moved farther and farther away from in-store produced baked goods to premixes and mass produced products from centralized factories. There’s certainly been some […]
Indian
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Chettinad Dosa Palace
i like to think I’m pretty familiar with Indian food, at least the Indian food we know here in North America. All the different curries, sweets and Chast. I’ve never had […]
wine
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Colomé Estate Malbec 2023
Colome Malbec is an exquisite wine that truly captures the essence of Argentine terroir. From the first sip, you’re greeted by a rich, velvety texture that coats your palate with layers […]
Fine Dining / Vancouver
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Hawksworth
Hawksworth had been on my culinary bucket list for a few years now but somehow a visit has been overlooked, until now. David Hawksworth is a local Vancouver chef who trained […]
Breakfast / Fine Dining
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Chambar
This Sunday morning finds us making another attempt to get into Jam Cafe. This will be our third attempt. Our second in Vancouver and once we tried to get into Victoria […]
pizza
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Blaze Pizza
It’s pizza night. And we want to try a new pie. Blaze Pizza popped up on Uber Eats and looks pretty good. Little did I realize how far away it was. […]
Vancouver
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Hooded Mergancer
Its a boys trip to the Okanagan. There’s going to be lots of wine. Lots of beer. Lots of Gin. And lots of food. Tonight is dinner at the Hooded Mergancer. […]
BBQ / Penticton / wine
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Grapevine BBQ at Deep Roots Winery
This morning we are touring the Naramata bench in search of some of the Okanagan’s finest vintages. Deep Roots is our second stop of the day. Last year we were all […]